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Japan Sumo Association Promises Thrills for Thai Fans on 2027 Tour | Axios Times

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SportsOct 9, 2026, 12:22 PM

Japan Sumo Association Promises Thrills for Thai Fans on 2027 Tour

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Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku said Friday the sport will bring excitement to Thai fans when it holds an exhibition tour in Thailand in June 2027 — the first such tour in the country. Hakkaku said he hopes the performances will help promote sumo across Southeast Asia.

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TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku pledged Friday to bring excitement to Thai fans as the sport's governing body prepares to stage an exhibition tour in the Southeast Asian nation next year.

The association plans to hold its first exhibition tour in Thailand in June 2027. It will mark the first time sumo has undertaken such a tour in the country.

Speaking about the event, Chairman Hakkaku expressed his hope of delivering compelling performances to Thai audiences and thereby helping to promote sumo across Southeast Asia.

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